The Music Lovers (1971)
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- R
- 2h 3min
- Biography, Comedy
- 17 Feb 1971 (USA)
- Movie
Piano teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexuality by marrying, but unfortunately he chooses a nymphomaniac whom he cannot satisfy.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Chamberlain | ... |
Tchaikovsky
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| Glenda Jackson | ... |
Nina
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| Max Adrian | ... |
Rubinstein
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| Christopher Gable | ... |
Anton Chiluvsky
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| Kenneth Colley | ... |
Modeste
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| Izabella Telezynska | ... |
Madame Von Meck
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Maureen Pryor | ... |
Nina's Mother
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Sabina Maydelle | ... |
Sasha
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| Andrew Faulds | ... |
Davidov
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| Bruce Robinson | ... |
Alexei
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Ben Aris | ... |
Lieutenant
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Xavier Russell | ... |
Koyola
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Dennis Myers | ... |
Vladimir
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John Myers | ... |
Anatole
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Joanne Brown | ... |
Olga Bredska
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Alexei Jawdokimov | ... |
Dmitri Shubelov
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Alex Russell | ... |
Von Meck child
(as Alexander Russell)
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| Clive Cazes | ... |
Doctor
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Georgina Parkinson | ... |
Odile in Swan Lake
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Alan Dubreuil | ... |
Prince in Swan Lake
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| Graham Armitage | ... |
Prince Balukin
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Ernest Bale | ... |
Headwaiter
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Consuela Chapman | ... |
Tchaikovsky's Mother
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James Russell | ... |
Bobyek
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Victoria Russell | ... |
Tatiana
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Alex Brewer | ... |
Young Tchaikovsky
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Roy Beck | ... |
Russian Soldier (uncredited)
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Mary Burleigh | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Imogen Claire | ... |
Lady in White (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Gentleman (uncredited)
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| Peter Land | ... |
Von Rothbart in Swan Lake (uncredited)
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Maggy Maxwell | ... |
Queen in Swan Lake (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Aristocrat (uncredited)
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Petra Siniawski | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Russell | ||
Written by
| Melvyn Bragg | ... | (screenplay) |
| Catherine Drinker Bowen | ... | (book "Beloved Friend") & |
| Barbara von Meck | ... | (book "Beloved Friend") |
Produced by
| Roy Baird | ... | executive producer |
| Ken Russell | ... | producer |
Music by
| André Previn | ||
Cinematography by
| Douglas Slocombe | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Bradsell | ||
Editorial Department
| Chris Kelly | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Irene Lamb | ||
Production Design by
| Natasha Kroll | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Knight | ||
Costume Design by
| Shirley Russell | ||
Makeup Department
| George Frost | ... | chief make-up |
| Ramon Gow | ... | hairdresser |
| Patti Smith | ... | hairdresser |
| Colin Arthur | ... | assistant make-up (uncredited) |
| Hugh Richards | ... | assistant make-up (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Harry Benn | ... | production controller |
| Graham Ford | ... | unit manager |
| Neville C. Thompson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jonathan Benson | ... | first assistant director |
| Chris Kenny | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Terry Apsey | ... | construction manager |
| George Ball | ... | property master |
| Bryn Siddall | ... | property buyer (as Bryn Siddal) |
| Ian Whittaker | ... | set dresser |
| Peter Withers | ... | assistant art director |
| Ray Perry Sr. | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Maurice Askew | ... | sound recordist |
| Derek Ball | ... | sound recordist |
| Terry Rawlings | ... | dubbing editor |
| Maurice Askew | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Nick Allder | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Hoy | ... | electrical supervisor |
| Robin Vidgeon | ... | assistant cameraman |
| Chic Waterson | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elsa Fennell | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Elizabeth Corden | ... | music advisor |
| James Lock | ... | music recording engineer: music |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by |
| Michael Moores | ... | music advisor |
| John Mordler | ... | music recording producer |
| Raphael Orozco | ... | musician: piano solo, "Piano Concerto in b flat minor" |
| André Previn | ... | conductor |
| Matthew Hitchinson | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Helen Whitson | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Terry Gilbert | ... | choreographer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1971) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés (1971) (France) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1971) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Skouras Films (1971) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1971) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1971) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1971) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1971) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1972) (Japan) (theatrical)
- C.B. Films S.A. (1973) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Warner Home Video (1993) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Winkler Film (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- MGM Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) (orchestra)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The compelling and bizarre story of Tchaikovsky's life and music. In Ken Russell's own words: "It's the story of the marriage between a homosexual and a nymphomaniac."
Written by Jon Dakss |
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| Taglines | The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP1,600,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Some of the interior scenes of Madame Nadedja von Meck's estate would later be used in Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon (1975). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Obituary Show - Ken Russell (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Polovtsian Dances See more » |
| Quotes |
[in insane asylum]
Antonina Milyukova: My husband's a most famous man. I'm Madame Tchaikovsky from Moscow. My husband, he really did love me! Oh, Peter, my love... [pauses, expression changes] Antonina Milyukova: He hated me. He hated me! See more » |